You have got to be kidding me. What is so offensive to you about someone being asked to elaborate upon a conclusion they stated?
You have no idea what that particular poster’s objection to 999 is, nor do I, nor does the person who asked.
There’s nothing wrong with wanting to engage a particular’s posters arguments, which he brought into play by stating a conclusion.
And why in the world would you accuse people who have reached a different conclusion than you as to 999 of simply “dismissing criticism out of hand” and being lemmings? Do you not think it possible that thoughtful intelligent people can occasionally disagree with you?
From your statement, you seem to believe that anyone who disagrees with your conclusion on 999 is an idiot. That is not sound reasoning.
People can thoughtfully and thoroughly and intelligently research and study an issue and STILL sometimes reach a conclusion that differs from yours! Imagine!
and you included me in the To: for what reason?